A multi-vehicle crash in front of The Park Theatre on Main Street in Jaffrey Tuesday aftenroon resulted in two people being taken to the hospital.
According to police reports, at about 4:26 p.m., Caitlin Vittum, 34, of Jaffrey was driving a 2006 Toyota Tundra pickup truck east on Main Street when she tried to stop while approaching the intersection. Vittum told police that her brakes failed while she attempted to slow for the intersection.
At the same time, there was an 18-wheeler traveling west on Main Street, and according to police, Vittum swerved onto the shoulder to avoid oncoming traffic and the vehicles in front of her. She attempted to maneuver between the vehicles in the eastbound lane and parked vehicles on Main Street, but was unable to and struck multiple vehicles.
Among the vehicles hit was a Ford Explorer occupied by Ann Pelkey and Lawrence Pelkey of New Ipswich, as well as an unoccupied Ford Escape and an unoccupied Honda CRV.
Police stated that Vittum and Ann Pelkey both reported neck pain and were evaluated on scene by EMTs. Ann Pelkey was taken to Elliot Hospital for evaluation, and Vittum was taken to Monadnock Community Hospital. Vittum’s passenger, Christopher Vittum of Jaffrey, did not report any injuries and accompanied Caitlin to the hospital. Lawrence Pelkey declined medical attention and was able to drive his vehicle from the scene. All other vehicles involved were towed.
Ashley Saari can be reached at 603-924-7172 ext. 244 or asaari@ledgertranscript.com. She’s on Twitter @AshleySaariMLT.